Home with Dean Sharp

Dean shares his ten-step playbook for finding the right contractor, stressing that it’s your responsibility to choose the person who will get the job done. He calls out a common “culture hole” — we rush into projects without considering design — and explains how to vet three or more qualified prospects. Dean’s practical advice starts with checking contractors&rs...

Dean walks you through his ten steps for finding the right contractor, then opens the phone lines to answer listeners’ burning questions. Topics include re-piping, the pros of pea-gravel hardscapes, weatherproof cabinets, spider-cracking concerns, solutions for a wavy roof, and the use (and cautions) of muriatic acid for treating roots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Dean continues his ten-step guide to hiring the right contractor, recapping key steps and emphasizing crew size and site care. He recommends asking about C.M.S. (construction management software), explains how the app works and what you can track, and urges clients to buy their own materials and expect transparent, no-markup pricing. Dean stresses jobsite courtesy (porta-potties, propert...

6:05am – It’s an All-Call Saturday where Dean takes all types of questions surrounding your home!     6:20am – Dean instructs a caller on how to go about hiring contractors for landscaping and remodeling.     6:35 am – Dean talks sanded grout tile and how to clean countertop tile in the kitchen.    ...

7:05am – Dean provides advice to a caller dealing with debris in their insulation.     7:20am - Dean talks pavement replacements and city permits.        7:35am – Dean talks replacing roofs and shingles.     7:50am – Dean dives into re-stuccoing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

• Bathrooms as modern retreats → how design has shifted from pure function to comfort, privacy, and relaxation • Guest: Jim Zanovik (Nulook Baths, San Diego) → 40+ years in construction and bathroom remodeling • Why specialization matters → focusing on bathrooms leads to better quality, speed, and consistency • Inside a remodel → plumbing, electrical, floori...

• Contractor timelines → why real projects require weeks of prep before a fast on-site build • Red flag: “I can start Monday” → likely delays due to missing materials and poor planning • Custom elements → cabinets, finishes, and especially glass shower doors drive timelines • Shower glass reality → measured after install, built to exact specs, ad...

• Laminate vs LVP → waterproof core is the key difference • Where it matters → kitchens/baths need fully waterproof materials • Partial remodels → keep cabinets/counters, update wet areas + floor • Design rule → match exactly or go clearly complementary • Materials → composite walls, quartz, large-format porcelain panels • Benefits → fewe...

Behold!!! It's an All-Calls Saturday with Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer! Everything sounds more intense if you add "Behold!!!" in front of it. BEHOLD!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean tackles all of you home improvement, design, and repair questions!!! It's an All Calls Saturday with Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has Sprung & we're talking about Pets and Pests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has Sprung & we're talking about Pets and Pests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has Sprung & we're talking about Pets and Pests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning’s first caller is installing welcome posts on his front porch — to sandblast, re-stain or paint, what would Dean recommend and what would he aint? Did that rhyme this time?  Got an air gap? We’re talking venting for a dish washer. Is there anything bad that can happen from not having one?  See omnystudi...

Is there any way to clean the at-home air conditioner condensate drain that runs to the outside of the house? Let’s find out!  What’s the best service to use for a clogged gutter on the second story when your regular handyman doesn’t want to touch it?  It’s a n...

All Calls Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Calls Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Calls Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First up, did you know? Dean is a secret science nerd, and he’s super excited about the Artemis II moon shot! Is Mars next on the list?  This morning’s first caller has a ceiling that’s beginning to crack in his split-level house, so he’s wondering when the right time is to call i...

At the top of the second hour, our first caller has a jacuzzi bathtub that they never use, in that they don’t use the buttons to turn on the jets. And now? It smells mildewy! Hey Dean, what’s up with that?  Calling from Texas, our next caller is wondering about the temperature differential between standard home installation and foam shell in...

Dean is talking about the birds and the bees today...in your yard! Dean talks to Nicole Palladino from Bee Catchers Inc. and Danny Finkelstein from The Valley Hive about all things bees. From what 'swarming' actually is and how to remedy it without killing the bees to all the basics of being a backyard beekeeper, Dean has you covered with everything you need to know about these creatures and how i...

Dean is talking about the birds and the bees today...in your yard! Dean talks to Nicole Palladino from Bee Catchers Inc. and Danny Finkelstein from The Valley Hive about all things bees. From what 'swarming' actually is and how to remedy it without killing the bees to all the basics of being a backyard beekeeper, Dean has you covered with everything you need to know about these creatures and how i...

Dean is talking about the birds and the bees today...in your yard! Dean talks to Nicole Palladino from Bee Catchers Inc. and Danny Finkelstein from The Valley Hive about all things bees. From what 'swarming' actually is and how to remedy it without killing the bees to all the basics of being a backyard beekeeper, Dean has you covered with everything you need to know about these creatures and how i...

Some people prefer to live in a sterile environment. But Dean says life doesn’t thrive in that state.  Today’s first caller is adding 500 square feet to his property in Whittier, which is one of LA’s older cities. The City is coming out to check out his sewer line, and he’s concerned about what they are l...

At the top of the second hour, a caller up in Northern California is having issues with the siding on his home that needs to be replaced, but he’s unsure what the present material is.  The next listener lives in an apartment building with an HOA, and there is major bubbling in his paint work on the building exterior, and not just around the windows.  Air conditioning not...